Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Pimenov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 450 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640966
Common Names
- Demavendia pastinacifolia
- Parsley-Leaved Demavendia
- Parsley-Leaved Larkspur
Synonyms
- Zeravschania pastinacifolia (Boiss. & Hohen.) Salimian & Akhani [unknown]
- Peucedanum pastinacifolia Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
Description
Demavendia pastinacifolia (also called 'Pastinaca-leaved Demavendia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Demavendia pastinacifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used to make perfumes and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Demavendia pastinacifolia has small, yellow flowers with long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green foliage.
Cultivation and Propagation
Demavendia pastinacifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a cool, moist environment. It should be fertilized monthly during the growing season and watered regularly. It should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Demavendia pastinacifolia
Demavendia pastinacifolia can be found in Iran.
Demavendia pastinacifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Demavendia pastinacifolia?
Demavendia pastinacifolia
What is the common name of Demavendia pastinacifolia?
Pastinaca-leaved Demavendia
What is the natural habitat of Demavendia pastinacifolia?
It is native to Iran.
Species in the Demavendia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,